Real Estate
A Pair of Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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Two Watertown homes were sold this week.
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
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Ritcey East owner Max Ritcey presents a fan favorite: fish tacos. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Dish is a new collaboration between Watertown News and the Little Local Conversations podcast which takes a deep dive into a favorite dish from a local restaurant and beyond.
Watertown’s Ritcey East has become a favorite place for people looking for comfort food, a cocktail, and enjoy it in a laid back, fun atmosphere. One of the most popular menu items, the fish tacos, also harkens back to owner Max Ritcey’s culinary roots, and has strong family ties.
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
The students taking Advanced Placement classes at Watertown High School have become more diverse, and more students come from low-income backgrounds. The total number of students in AP classes increased, too.
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
The School Committee approved a Personal Electronic Device (PED) Policy that prevents students from using or having access to a device — such as a cell phone or tablet — during the entire school day, including during lunchtime and breaks.
Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded
Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)
A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving.
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Sports
Watertown High Boys Hockey Returns to State Tourney After 3 Year Absence
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The Watertown boys hockey team has returned to the MIAA Div. 3 state tournament after a three year gap.
Sports
WHS Boys, Girls Basketball Teams Heading to Tournament
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The Raiders will start the defense of their 2018 MIAA Div. 3 boys basketball State Championship on Monday at Watertown High School.
The Raiders boys and girls basketball teams will both be returning to the State Tournament in 2019, with the boys hosting a first round game.
Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Moving, Teaming with Summer Concerts
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The Watertown Farmers Market will have a new home and new day in 2019.
Warm weather will return in a few months, and with it the return of the Watertown Farmers Market. However, the market will have a new location and a new day, plus it will be teamed up with the Summer Concert Series for several weeks.
Entertainment
Author Talking About How Watertown Square has Changed Through the Years
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Hear about how Watertown Square has changed over the decades in an author talk sponsored by the Historical Society of Watertown.
Real Estate
Check Out This Weekend’s Watertown Open Houses
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A dozen open houses in Watertown this week.
Schools
Contract Extension for Architect of School Projects, Board Wants Change of Project Managers
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The plan for the Hosmer School campus presented to the School Building Committee on Jan. 23. The firm has been hired to do the final designs for the three elementary school projects.
The School Building Committee said it was very pleased with the work of the architect for the three elementary school projects, so much so they would like to have Ai3 do the high school too. The reviews of the owner’s project manager, however, were not so positive, and the board will seek a new firm as the projects move forward.
Around Town
Nominations Sought for 2019 Watertown Historic Commission Awards
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The Historic Commission sent out the following information:
Applications for nominations for the Watertown Historic Commission’s 2019 Historical Preservation Awards are now open.